Bill Snyder Highway Half
Race Date
May 23, 2026
Location
Manhattan, KS
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Location
- Manhattan, Kansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 8,469
The Experience
The Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon & 5K is an annual point-to-point half marathon starting near I-70 on Highway 177 (Coach Bill Snyder Highway) and finishing at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The 5K starts and finishes at the stadium. The race benefits charities chosen by Coach Snyder, including Homecare Hospice, No Stone Unturned, and Johnson Cancer Research. The 2026 edition is the 12th annual race.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
KS22039TJD · Bill Snyder Half Marathon 2024
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8711 years running
~788 finishers a year
growing or steady
26% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 10 photos
runners from 21 states
winner 1:07:01
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 8,469 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
8,469
Median time
2:06:53
Latest turnout
909
States
48
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Bill Snyder Highway Half?
The Bill Snyder Highway Half is held on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Where does the Bill Snyder Highway Half take place?
It takes place in Manhattan, Kansas.
What distances does the Bill Snyder Highway Half offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.
Is the Bill Snyder Highway Half course flat and good for a PR?
The Bill Snyder Highway Half is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Bill Snyder Highway Half?
HalfRuns has finish records for 8,469 runners who have completed the Bill Snyder Highway Half.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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